Technology and Operations Management

Study technology and operations management in Groningen and learn to use big data, analytical tools, and real-life experience to shape a sustainable, human-centric, resilient business environment.
Are you eager to help today’s organizations make the most of the vast volumes of data they collect? Would you like to apply your expertise in data and tech at the operational heart of a company for the benefit of that company, the environment, and society? In the MSc Technology and Operations Management, you will learn how to master these from a managerial perspective, having at the same time an understanding of the technology-related implications, opportunities, and limitations. The programme has a strong emphasis on data analytics, data science, programming skills, and the use of simulation and mathematical models. These will provide you with the ability to gather data from complex data sources and use it to make effective managerial decisions so that you can help companies realize their objectives — let these be related to sustainability or operational excellence. Following your graduation, you will have a large variety of career prospects. Our graduates become, among others, data analysts, supply chain professionals, project managers, production managers, maintenance engineers, and consultants. They work at companies such as ASML, Philips, KPMG, FrieslandCampina, and Accenture.